Completion - English meaning

noun

Something that has been achieved successfully.

Usage examples:

The reduction of inflation was a remarkable accomplishment

noun

Something done or finished successfully

Usage examples:

[ u ] there’s a feeling of accomplishment (= achievement) from having a job and all that goes with …

noun

Something that is successful, or that is achieved after a lot of work or effort

Usage examples:

Getting the two leaders to sign a peace treaty was his greatest accomplishment.

noun

A thing done successfully with effort, skill, or courage.

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To reach this stage is a great achievement

noun

Something that you did or got after planning and working to make it happen, and that therefore gives you a feeling of satisfaction, or the act of working to make this happen

Usage examples:

[ c ] a scientific achievement, [ c ] for an actor, winning an oscar is one of the greatest achieve…

noun

Something that a person, company, etc. has done or finished successfully

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Look at your achievements and your value in monetary terms., the company's name is synonymous with …

noun

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

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The cessation of hostilities

noun

The ending of a condition or the stopping of an activity

Usage examples:

[ c usually sing ] a cessation of violence

noun

The fact of something ending or stopping

Usage examples:

The company has now stopped trading and has announced the cessation of its business.

adjective

Only a short distance away or apart in space or time.

Usage examples:

The hotel is close to the sea

adverb

Very near to someone or something; with very little space between.

Usage examples:

They stood close to the door

noun

Another term for high (sense 7 of the adjective).

adjective

Bringing something to an end; final.

Usage examples:

The closing stages of the election campaign

verb

Move so as to cover an opening.

Usage examples:

She jumped on to the train just as the doors were closing

noun

The act of permanently stopping a factory, business, organization, etc. from operating

Usage examples:

Congress passed a law to protect workers and their families from the harmful effects of sudden plan…

noun

The end or finish of an event, process, or text.

Usage examples:

The conclusion of world war two

noun

A decision made after a lot of consideration

Usage examples:

Dr. gille couldn’t reach any conclusions based on the symptoms i described., [ + that clause ] we c…

noun

A decision or judgment that is made after careful thought

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The findings and conclusions of the report are simply guidelines, not rulings., reach/come to/draw …

noun

The action of making a marriage or relationship complete by having sexual intercourse.

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The eager consummation that follows a long and passionate seduction

noun

The act of making a marriage or romantic relationship complete by having sex

noun

The act of making something complete or perfect

noun

An end or final part of something.

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The ending of the cold war

verb

Come or bring to a final point; finish.

Usage examples:

When the war ended, policy changed

noun

The last part of a process, esp. the way in which something stops existing

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The movie’s ending is so romantic!, to make “dog” plural, you add the ending “-s.”

noun

The carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action.

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He was fascinated by the entire operation and its execution

noun

The act of doing or performing something in a planned way

Usage examples:

The guitarist’s execution of the ballad was superb., [ u ] execution is still a penalty for murder.

noun

The act of doing or performing something in a planned way

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Effective operations managers require advanced skills in design, planning, and execution., the exec…

noun

The completion or approval of a finished and definitive version of something.

Usage examples:

The deadline for finalization of the deal would probably be moved up

noun

The action of making a final and certain decision about a plan, date, etc

Usage examples:

The finalization of negotiations, finalization of the agreement was first reported online.

verb

Bring (a task or activity) to an end; complete.

Usage examples:

They were straining to finish the job

noun

An end or final part or stage of something.

Usage examples:

A bowl of raspberries was the perfect finish to the meal

verb

To come to an end

Usage examples:

[ i ] the meeting should finish at four o’clock., [ t ] if you’ll let me finish my sentence, i’ll e…

noun

The realization or fulfilment of a plan or project.

Usage examples:

The plans have come to fruition rather sooner than expected

noun

The state of having successfully completed an activity or plan

Usage examples:

The governor plans to use his considerable influence to bring the museum to fruition.

noun

An occasion when a plan or an idea begins to happen, exist, or be successful

Usage examples:

Come to fruition none of his grand plans for a tv series ever came to fruition.

noun

The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.

Usage examples:

Winning the championship was the fulfilment of a childhood dream

noun

The act of doing something that is necessary or something that you have wanted or promised to do

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Fulfilment of a contract the trade embargo had prevented fulfilment of the contract to deliver the …

noun

The fact of doing something that is necessary or something that someone has wanted or promised to do

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Fulfilment of an ambition being here is the fulfilment of a lifelong ambition., fulfilment of an ob…

noun

An act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact.

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A growing realization of the need to create common economic structures

noun

A firm decision to do or not to do something.

Usage examples:

She kept her resolution not to see anne any more

noun

The act of solving a problem or finding a way to improve a difficult situation

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[ c ] negotiators are working tirelessly for a swift resolution of this crisis., the chairing offic…

noun

A formal statement on which people in an organization vote, or the decision taken as a result of this vote

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Approve/adopt a resolution shareholders were asked to approve a resolution to create a special voti…

noun

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

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There is a thin line between success and failure

noun

The achieving of desired results, or someone or something that achieves positive results

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[ u ] we’ve tried to contact him, but so far without success., [ c ] the dinner party was a great s…

noun

The achieving of the results that were wanted or hoped for

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The company's success is a result of its business model., success in sth knowledge workers are esse…

noun

The action of terminating something or the fact of being terminated.

Usage examples:

The termination of a contract

noun

The act of ending something, or the end of something

Usage examples:

Executive directors are entitled to 12 months' notice of termination of their contracts., all benef…

idiom

Finally be or do something

idiom

Coil the spring of a device by turning a stem

phrasal verb

Make a clock or other device operate by turning a handle or key.

Usage examples:

He wound up the clock every saturday night

noun

A twisting movement or course.

Usage examples:

The windings of the stream

adjective

Following a twisting or spiral course.

Usage examples:

Our bedroom was at the top of a winding staircase

verb

Cause (someone) to have difficulty breathing because of exertion or a blow to the stomach.

Usage examples:

The fall nearly winded him